Jambojet adds another 1.000 cheap tickets which also sell out in record time
JAMBOJET ADDS MORE ‘MOTHER’S DAY WEEK’ TICKETS AS 4.000 SELL LIKE HOT CAKES (Posted 09th May 2014) The Jambojet promotion for the Mother’s Day Week, offering some 4.000 tickets at the incredible all inclusive fare of 1.850 Kenya Shillings one way, blew the market away yesterday when within hours all of the 4.000 tickets were […]
Visiting ‘Mom’ might never come cheaper in Kenya as Jambojet launches 23 US Dollar fare
JAMBOJET LAUNCHES ‘MOTHER’S DAY’ FARES (Posted 08th May 2014) A one way bus ticket, as recently established while in Nairobi, can cost as little at 1.500 Kenya Shillings between Nairobi and Mombasa, with the journey easily taking 8 to 10 hours. For marginally more, an additional 350 Kenya Shillings to be precise, can some 4.000 […]
Jambojet – they finally take to the air
JAMBOJET TAKES TO THE SKIES TO THE DELIGHT OF PASSENGERS (Posted 01st April 2014) Come 06.30 hrs Nairobi time will Jambojet take off for their maiden flight, destined for Kenya’s lakeside city of Kisumu, followed by a 07.30 hrs take off for the city of Mombasa. Anticipated for months by the travelling public which got […]
Hello Jambojet as livery unveiled at airline’s Embakasi base in Nairobi
JAMBOJET REVEALS THEIR LIVERY (Posted 27th March 2014) Kenya Airways’ owned Jambojet, a new low cost carrier due to start operations on 01st of April, this evening formally revealed their livery, showing off the colours they will be flying across Kenya from Nairobi to Mombasa, Eldoret and Kisumu. With fares starting from Kenya Shillings 2.850 […]
Jambojet gives away 60 free tickets over the next 12 days
JAMBOJET GIVES 5 TICKETS AWAY UNTIL THEIR LAUNCH ON APRIL 01ST (Posted 19th March 2014) Jambojet, Kenya’s latest addition to the aviation scene, has just announced a major competition for wannabe passengers who want to fly with them at a cost cheaper than some busfares. Every day will 5 lucky travelers who book with the […]
Jambojet’s full new schedule now available
JAMBOJET PUBLISHES SCHEDULE AS IT IS 17 DAYS AND COUNTING TO LAUNCH (Posted 13th March 2014) Kenya’s latest aviation kid on the block, Jambojet, has now published their launch schedule for flights from Nairobi to Mombasa, Eldoret and Kisumu. According to the details obtained will the airline fly between 5 and 6 times a day […]
Tough times ahead for Kenya’s domestic airlines as Jambojet readies to take to the skies
THE AIR IS GETTING THIN IN KENYA’S SKIES (Posted 12th March 2014) As Jambojet rakes in bookings at record numbers, with some saying they have now over 15.000 flights booked already by a new breed of air travelers shifting their mode of transport from the bus to the aircraft, have their competitors on Kenya’s domestic […]
Jambojet bookings exceed 10.000 already in first week of going online
KENYA AIRWAYS CONFIRMS WITHDRAWAL FROM ELDORET IN FAVOUR OF JAMBOJET (Posted 06th March 2014) Kenya Airways yesterday formally notified travel agents, booked passengers and the public at large that they will withdraw from the Eldoret route and that flights, come 01st of April, will be operated low cost subsidiary Jambojet. This is the first confirmation […]
Flying to Mombasa for a song – book now with Jambojet
JAMBOJET FLIGHTS NOW OPEN FOR BOOKINGS (Posted 28th February 2014) Nairobi to Mombasa at Kenya Shillings 2.850 or the equivalent of 33 US Dollars, all taxes and regulatory charges included – flying does not come any cheaper in Kenya as even some bus companies now charge more than that. Bookings have yesterday gone ‘live’ and […]
Jambojet signs up for online payment solution
JAMBOJET SIGNS MOBILE PAYMENT AGREEMENT WITH CELLULANT (Posted 25th February 2014) Kenya’s latest kid on the aviation block, LCC Jambojet, is putting final touches to their logistics chain ahead of their inaugural flight on the 01st of April, when they earlier today signed a mobile payment solutions deal with Cellulant, one of Africa’s leading mobile […]
Jambojet.com now ‘taxiing’ towards take off on April 01st
JAMBO JET GETS INTO GEAR (Posted 20th February 2014) Talking in airline language, Jambojet.com is now in the phase of ‘taxiing’, the final stage before takeoff which has been set for 01st of April with an 06.45 a.m. departure out of Nairobi. Long in the making, did finally movement get into the new aviation baby […]
Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 14, 2024 Highlights
(Posted 09th April 2024) Courtesy of Aero Trail Ltd and Alex Koech Exciting developments emerged in week 14, with projections indicating that passenger traffic by African carriers is set to soar to 98 million for the year 2024. Additionally, South Sudan is poised to achieve a significant milestone as it prepares to […]
Aero Trail publishes new data on African aviation
(Posted 04th April 2024) Courtesy of Aero Trail Ltd and Alex Koech In a significant development last week (Week 13), an airline marked its return to profitability after seven years, showcasing resilience and strategic recovery efforts. Additionally, the continent’s leading carriers in terms of available seat miles (ASMs) were revealed, highlighting the […]
Starlux Airlines wins the “ch-aviation World’s Youngest Aircraft Fleet Award” for the second year in a row!
(Posted 30th January 2024) #UgandAirlines remains in top spot in Africa for the youngest fleet Starlux Airlines, a renowned Taiwanese carrier, has won the “ch-aviation World’s and Asia’s Youngest Aircraft Fleet Award” for the second year in a row, with the fleet’s average aircraft age of only 2.04* years! The airline stands out again for its dedication […]
#AeroTrail’s 2023 Yearbook: Showcasing Africa’s Aviation Highlights
(Posted 18th January 2024) Published courtesy of Mr. Alex Koech and with permission of AeroTrail In 2023, the aviation industry experienced a resounding resurgence worldwide, marking a pivotal step towards recovery post-pandemic. Global air traffic surged, with projections from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Airport Council International (ACI) indicating a […]
#AeroTrails makes waves with detailed report on aviation in Eastern Africa
(Posted 28th September 2023) Airline connectivity: Insights from East Africa Community (EAC) countries main aviation hubs This is a detailed analysis of the scheduled passenger airline operations of the main airports in the seven East African Community (EAC) member countries. Prelude The East Africa Community (EAC) constitutes one of the eight regional […]
#Ethiopian set for double daily flights to #Mombasa
(Posted 17th August 2023) Starting 15th of September will Ethiopian Airlines launch a second daily flight between Addis Ababa and Mombasa, following a prolonged struggle with Kenyan aviation authorities to grant the added landing rights. It is understood that Ethiopian would also be interested to fly at least once a day between […]
TravelComments.com – Survey: FlySafair named Best Low-Cost Airline in Africa for the third consecutive year!
(Posted 22nd June 2023) For the third year in a row, South African airline FlySafair has been named Best Low-Cost Airline in Africa in the 2023 Skytrax World Airline Awards. Fastjet (Zimbabwe) came in second in the ranking, followed by Nouvelair (Tunisia), Jambojet and fly540 (both Kenya). FlySafair was also named… READ MORE
Who is Attending #AviaDevAfrica2023
(Posted 20th May 2023) Look who is attending AviaDev – Is your company represented? Last few seats available! At AviaDev Africa, we dare to be different. We are not a trade show, but a niche business to business event. Therefore, we limit the number of delegates attending to just 350. Why do we do […]
11th Aviation Stakeholders Convention, 07 – 09 May 2023, Addis Ababa – Ethiopia
(Posted 16th April 2023) Less than 3 Weeks to go! Have you registered for the 11th Aviation Stakeholders Convention this year? This year’s event is graciously hosted by Ethiopian Airlines from 07 – 09 May 2023 at the Ethiopian Skylight Hotel in Addis, Ababa – Ethiopia. It will be held under the […]
#Kenya – Air Travel made affordable as the low season, aka green season approaches
(Posted 13th March 2023) Hey there! Tunakupeleka wapi this month? Visit their website at www.jambojet.com to book your flight today. Update: They now allow children over 5 years old to fly on their own You can book a child’s ticket by simply downloading and filling out the UMNR form on their […]
#UgandaAirlines retains the ‘Youngest Fleet in Africa’ award
(Posted 27th January 2023) Uganda Airlines has retained the award by CH-Aviation for operating the youngest fleet in Africa for the third year running. The airline operates four CRJ900 – formerly known as Bombardier – the first two of which were delivered on 23rd of April 2019. After two more of these […]
World Travel Awards for #Africa and the #IndianOcean see the Who is Who of tourism and hospitality assemble in #Nairobi
(Posted 16th October 2022) The VIP event room at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre, the venue for the 2022 World Travel Awards for Africa and the Indian Ocean, was packed to capacity by an illustrious crowd, representing the very best of Africa’s hospitality, aviation and tourism industry. Kenya was crowned as ‘Africa’s Leading Destination 2022‘ […]
TravelComments.com – 2022 Skytrax World Airline Awards: FlySafair named Best Low-Cost Airline in Africa
For the second year in a row, South African airline FlySafair has been named Best Low-Cost Airline in Africa in the 2022 Skytrax World Airline Awards. Fastjet (Zimbabwe) came in second in the ranking, followed by Jambojet, fly540 (both Kenya) and Lift, also from South Africa. FlySafair was also named eigth best airline in Africa, […]
Serena Hotels’ latest news updates
(Posted 17th August 2022) SERENA HOTELS CHARTS A NEW PATH One of the largest mammals on the planet, such has been the evolution of the elephant over the centuries that today its remarkable memory allows it to chart all of the many paths it has followed during its lifetime. Elephants also understand the reasons why […]
#UgandaAirlines – operating the world’s and #Africa’s youngest fleet
(Posted 20th January 2022) Uganda’s national carrier Uganda Airlines operates the world’s youngest aircraft fleet for the second year in a row. Boasting an average aircraft age of only 1,95 years, they have been named the winner of the “ch-aviation World’s Youngest Aircraft Fleet Award 2022“. For the first time, ch-aviation also recognises Aircraft Leasing […]
Uganda Airlines named by CH Aviation as operator of #Africa’s youngest fleet
(Posted 17th January 2022) Uganda Airlines’ fleet of six aircraft comprising two Airbus A338Neo’s and four CRJ900’sseries, with an average age of 1.15 years, has been ranked as the youngest fleet in Africa as well as in the world by CH Aviation. The award ceremony, held virtually today, dedicated to airlines across the globe keeping […]
Air Seychelles’ operates third youngest fleet in #Africa
(Posted 17th January 2022) Air Seychelles fleet of seven aircraft comprising two Airbus A320neos and five DHC-6 Twin Otter-400series, with an average age of 4.3 years, has been ranked as the third youngest fleet in Africa by chaviation.The award ceremony, held virtually today, dedicated to airlines across the globe keeping a young,modern and efficient fleet […]
#Safarilink meets consumers at the Sarit Holiday Tourism Fair 2021
KENYA’S DOMESTIC TOURISM SHOW KICKS OFF TODAY AT SARIT CENTRE (Posted 17th March 2021) The who is who of Kenya’s tourism industry will be present when the 2021 edition of the Holiday Expo opens its doors to the public this morning. Among the exhibitors will be such top brand names like Safarilink, which shared the […]
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